A MAJOR blaze has broken out at a nursing home in Kincardine.
Around 50 firefighters and nine fire engines are attending the fire at Forth Bay Nursing on George Street in Kincardine. It is thought that no one has been hurt.
Police are assisting the fire services at the scene and the public are asked to avoid the area.
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The road from Kincardine Bridge into the village is closed both ways with traffic being diverted to the Clackmannan Bridge.
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service said they were first alterted to the blaze at 3.19pm today.
A spokesperson said: “A total of nine fire engines and two height appliances as well as a command support unit and fire investigation unit were immediately mobilised to the scene.
“Firefighters are presently working to bring the fire under control using powerful water jets.
“There are no confirmed casualties. The SFRS remains in attendance.”
More to follow...
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